VW Golf GTD - hidden features and ONE that could get you out of trouble!

[@LG-kl3co]

TIP...if you replace your wiper blades whether using service mode...or not (easier using it) put a large thick sheet of cardboard or a nice thick towel on the screen adjacent to the wiper arm position. Once the blade is removed if you should accidentally knock the arm it comes crashing down on the screen with enough force to crack your windscreen ...ask me how I know 😪😪😪

[@mikereports]

Very good tip and easily done I imagine as it seems you may have found out - ouch! 🤥

[@stco2426]

ouch!

[@dougsmith6357]

Save trying to find a paper just use your floor mats from the back

[@dopiaza2006]

Wiper service mode, fuel cap storage, comfort window open/close and mirror dipping has been on Golf since Mk4 since late 1990s, possibly earlier!

[@stco2426]

Agree, but I don't think the mk4 needed wiper service mode. I could lift up the arms on mine without this. Sadly I also had 'beach keys', which I could take into the sea on my mk4. These could open door but not start car as they didn't have the chip. The mk4 also had a service key. I find the mk7's keys a pain, but I would miss the adaptice cruise.

[@bencook3430]

I have owned 4 mk7/7.5 cars and I have just learnt new things. Great vid!

[@mikereports]

Superb!

[@curtcurrie7991]

Here’s one Iv just found out after 7 years of ownership , hold the milage trip “00“ down then turn the ignition on then press once more to get past the service reset and it tells you your battery percentage % 👌🏼

[@Radingtonbear]

I’m currently looking to buy a mk7 gtd. I’ve owned every other mark of golf from mk1 to mk5 (ok, I’ve missed the 6) and I can’t wait to get back into a golf with a mk7. Such a well designed and thought out car. I’ve loved your videos and glad you seem to have had such a good experience with yours.

[@mikereports]

Thanks for your kind comment and for watching. I hope you find a good genuine Mk7 soon and hope you enjoy as much as I do :)

[@mihaimatei8586]

did you find any gtd? i want to buy one too but idk about the motor, the gearbox, do you have any tips?

[@visionsinblue7093]

Re: front seat drawer - my 7.5 GTI Performance doesn't have one. I asked VW about it and they said that the seats adjust to a lower setting than in the mk7's.

[@mikereports]

Aha, that's what I had heard and now I know why. Thanks for sharing this.

[@e575fho]

Just got a mk7 GTD estate and I absolutely love it! A quality car for sure.

[@mikereports]

Great aren't they - enjoy!

[@ondra816]

The windows can also be opened and closed by holding a finger on the handle. 👍

[@mikereports]

Superb 👍

[@saudinhodzic9185]

you can set the comfort opening of the windows VIA the key fob, in the windows setting - you can set it to open all of the windows, only the drivers one or, you can disable that feature example: your kid plays with the key and opens the windows, in the meantime the rain is pouring outside. Or another, did you know that if you leave your lights on Auto, and set your wipers on auto as well the lights go ON if it rains :) Or install stronger (at least 800N originals are around 500N) hydraulic Trunk Lift Supports and hold the trunk button for few second the trunk opens by it self :)

[@mikereports]

Thanks for the comment, some great tips there 👍

[@pwollerman]

The sunvisors slide to extend to the pillar - didn’t notice for years

[@stco2426]

Cool. I think I've found all these, but not worked out how to activate the wider service mode till now. Will try this next time to check. As others have said many of these 'features' were on earlier models. There's also an underseat draw on the passengar side. The mk7 GTD is still an excellent car but I wish its rear seats folded the same as the mk4. That said the adaptive cruise, multilink rear suspension, xenon headlamps, better infotainment and more power are huge improvements. There are also plenty of minor ones, but a few steps back, too.

[@larsassinck3868]

I knew many of these already but the wiper service mode was a great tip, i knew the car had it but couldn't figure out how to activate it, thanks for helping out

[@mikereports]

Glad I could help 😎

[@johnfinn7210]

You can't open the hood (bonnet) with the door closed, it's on purpose. I don't know if this is still the case, but on my Mk 5, you couldn't activate the wipers if the hood is ajar. Also, if you take the rear parcel shelf off, you can stow it under the boot floor by tilting it the tray sideways, and then laying it flat under the floor above the spare tire. I don't remember if you have to remove the plastic cubby dividers also or if it will only fit with the boot floor in the upper position, but I found this (literally) hidden feature one day by accident.

[@mikereports]

Interesting re the bonnet, I'll have a look at that. Thanks for the info :)

[@YTViewer-m5z]

Thanks for these tips. Never knew about the wiper service thingy.

[@mikereports]

Handy isn’t it 😎

[@Gdpud]

here's a handy useful find i think most people probably know! - The boot floor tray when raised, to get access to the spare wheel area, can be 'clipped' in the 'open' position by two handy push-in-out clips either side of the parcel shelf stays! Saves having to hold the boot floor open while rummaging around one-handed! :)

[@mikereports]

Superb, great tip, thanks!

[@markusmybusiness2141]

Ahh nice one. Never knew that. Brilliant.

[@Bilal_458]

Excellent video, unfortunately I knew every hidden feature you mentioned haha but it's still good for others to see, keep it up :)

[@mikereports]

Thank you for watching and will do 😊

[@redleadervfr-v4906]

That’s three I didn’t know about great video thank you I just love my MK7 VW Golf GT 2.0 TDI in my mind probably the best Golf ever built. I’ve had 2 Mk2’s,a Mk4,a Mk6, a Mk6 which was great but I got T Boned in my local Tesco’s Car Park. Car was written off (only done 67k) 11 years old and it was “mint”. Hopefully the Mk7 will last us another 10 years (if I live that long) it’s done 58k and is 9 years old.

[@mikereports]

A bit of Golf history there, wow! Enjoy the new features.

[@stephen2649]

Hi ..Must say thanks for using the on getting into the car...Had a mishap whilst installing a dash cam....Car locked when outside of the car ..Key fob would not responed at all....Used your advice and was able to gain entry ..Using the key...Thank you

[@mikereports]

Superb, such a handy thing to know isn't it. Thanks for watching :)

[@TolgaP]

Great and very useful tips. I could listen and watch your videos all day thank you sir

[@mikereports]

Thank you and a few more on the way soon :) Thanks for watching!

[@louis785]

Looks like you have keyless entry too which is handy if you have your hands full. With the key in your pocket just press your thumb on the small indented line on the handle and the car will unlock. Same for locking.

[@mikereports]

Certainly do...very handy as you say. Thanks for watching.

[@user-ck5cx6by4j]

Great video! Good tips that I did not know about it 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@mikereports]

Thank you! ☺

[@David-kq1jc]

Hi Mike yes my 7.5 GTD hasn’t got a drawer 🥲

[@mikereports]

Thanks for confirming that David, a shame they got rid of it, although you have some nice touches on the 7.5 🙂

[@David-kq1jc]

And I can’t mange to do the wiper blade service setting either 😢 but I have found the air con for the glove box 🎉

[@mikereports]

@@David-kq1jc Hmm, that's interesting it should work for you, hope it does, it's very handy just like the a/c in the glove box.

[@bornakovac3869]

My 7.5 GTD has a drawer, but I've got leather seats so maybe that's the reason@@mikereports

[@mikereports]

@@bornakovac3869 Yeah, it could be I guess, good point.

[@francisbegbie591]

You can also program the mirrors not to fold in automatically.Good video.

[@mikereports]

Thanks for the tip and for watching.

[@pedroferreira6620]

Im loking forwqI'm sure this will be my next car. I have a '98 Corolla as my first car and this would be the best option to have the best of both worlds. Thank you for the videos about this wonderful car.

[@mikereports]

You're welcome and more videos to come. It's a great car to own so I hope you get one soon :)

[@stephen2649]

Hi ..Great tips...Just changed the wiper blades from watching the vidio...😊

[@mikereports]

Superb! Glad to have been of assistance ☺ Thanks for watching.

[@vmars1320]

i added the drawer to my mk6 Jetta

[@mikereports]

Great idea! 👍

[@ruipedroraimundo1921]

Does anyone know what those holes/slots on the right of the interior of the glove box are for?

[@andreboorsmaatje]

Coins?

[@mickeysrccrawl]

Great video. But.. do you know how to activate a nav map in the golf 7? Myn wont find themor activate the memory card

[@mikereports]

Assume you've got an SD card inserted. Maybe take the SD card out and re-insert? Or hold radio button down for 30 secs or so to reset. Let us know how you get on.

[@mickeysrccrawl]

@@mikereports hi mike. Ill try that and get back if so. thanks for reply. Cheers

[@jonathonbrett-qn1ic]

Brilliant information video The VW Golf are just great cars Excellent episode thank you

[@mikereports]

Thank you for your kind words, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it.

[@elitehunter2000]

2:58 hiding snacks? More like hiding packs

[@dougsmith6357]

I dont know if its a hidden feature but i managed to transfer around about 200 albums woth album art on to my car may be a good thing fpr people who dont have android auto available.

[@mikereports]

Brilliant and yes I’ve heard this can be done, nice. 👍

[@Lance1606]

What inch are the rims and tyres?

[@mikereports]

There’s more info on that here :) VW Golf GTD Review - after 8 years is it still any good? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Znyld6yQmL-SecU

[@suicidesquad941]

Hove to set number 6!!! To all windows open and mirror is closed!?!?!? I have Mk7 2015 year

[@mikereports]

Well worth doing, it's very handy :)

[@mihaimatei8586]

hey mate, is this car any good? i want to buy one too but i m kinda scared. idk about the reliability of the car, is it gonna burn my pockets with repairs

[@mikereports]

If you watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYeXo2iuibl_p80 you can see how much mine has cost me over the years. Hope that helps.

[@adamek9750]

Whats the average mpg?

[@mikereports]

55-56 mpg

[@ed8105]

For discovery media are some tutorials how to download new codes which can give more features. there are also a couple of chips in the trunk, you can change its height, just lift and pull the floor towards yourself and closer to the rear seats there will be teeth to insert it lower by -1 and -2 levels And many more will not notice but if you need to pull out the spare wheel, then lifting the floor along the trunk box there is a lock that holds this floor is in the raised position. And the upper curtain, which is held on ropes, if it interferes, then it can be folded, it must be disconnected from the trunk lid, filled out from the trunk, unfolded and inserted back as on these 2 rollers on which it was held at the seats, then it can be lifted and pushed so that the curtain is tightly pressed to the rear seats, and then the trunk will not be limited by the curtain in height (sorry for the mistakes I write from the translator)

[@mikereports]

Good to know, thanks!

[@tkmextra]

Great video, needs a better title

[@mikereports]

Thanks, any suggestions?

[@bucketheadothers2384]

Your videos make me sleepy 😄

[@mikereports]

Nothing like a good night's sleep 😊

[@spangle999]

I have a 7.5 GTI PP, key battery died no warning, called VW assist out….did I feel stupid🤣🤣🤣😝. Have to say I didn’t know about holding fob to side of steering column till the guy showed me

[@mikereports]

Yeah, it's one of those things that can catch you out. Unusual not to get the low battery warning, unlucky! Thanks for watching.

[@paulwoods4094]

@@mikereports Thank you for a great video Mike, didn't know about the fuel filler one! Low battery did catch me out once, and there is not a great deal of warning at all, maybe only a few days! Lesson learned there!

[@mikereports]

@@paulwoods4094 Thanks Paul 👍

[@gabrielsantanna8606]

Cola com uma super colinha isso daí! Na hora que você for andar vai ficar batendo

[@jamesharvey310]

Car porn at its best 😜 well a surprise for a lot of folk I own the same car the same colour 66 plate but I do no about all them hidden features but it’s great video 👍

[@mikereports]

Superb, glad to see you are 'in the know' Thanks for watching 👍

[@jurkovf2437]

Not even watched it yet but my guess is every “hidden feature” is clearly listed in the owners manual. Begging the question, how are they hidden exactly? But i’ll watch it anyway. Update, the mk7.5 does have the under seat draw.

[@mikereports]

Aha, good to know 👍

[@scottish-atechreviews]

Hate new cars it thinks you can’t drive! Always trying to do adjustments like Laine assist that was the most useless feature! Get a Mk2 Golf! And drive a proper one not these crappy new cars that fall to parts after a few miles

[@mikereports]

Had a Mk2 16v GTi back in the day - loved it!

[@Mr.PM1993]

Embarrassing but I just find out my golf 7 has headlights washer 😅 🫣🫣🫣

[@mikereports]

Too many toys in the Golf eh 😂 👌